Prince William County News
Raccoon causes power outage in Manassas
A raccoon caused a large power outage in Manassas, Va. Sunday night.
'Operation Chill' brings police, kids together
As the weather heats up this summer, a local police department has a weapon in its arsenal to help keep kids out of trouble.
Judge denies competency review for suspected 'East Coast Rapist'
Despite bizarre courtroom outbursts by Aaron Thomas, a judge has ruled she will not order a new mental competency evaluation for the suspected "East Coast Rapist."
18-year-old accused of sexually assaulting 3-year-old
Dayquan Miller is facing three charges, including one count of aggravated sexual battery.
East Coast rape suspect to use insanity defense
Attorneys for Aaron Thomas "will put in issue his sanity at the the time of the crimes," according to a circuit court filing.
Dale City man dragged by car on Interstate 95
Virginia State Police are asking for the public's help in locating a vehicle that dragged a Dale City man up Interstate 95 Thursday evening.
Youngest-ever speller disappointed by mistake
The youngest speller in National Spelling Bee history said Thursday that she knew the word she misspelled during the competition, but she was too tired, bored and stressed out to concentrate when she stepped to the microphone.
Alleged Va. white supremicist arrested for threats, weapons
An alleged white supremacist from Manassas, Va., who has expressed hatred and support for violence toward a number of political figures is under arrest.
Prince William teacher accused of improper messages
Authorities say a substitute teacher in Prince William County is accused of exchanging inappropriate messages with a student.
Missing Prince William County woman found
A 39-year-old woman missing from Prince William County has been found.
Tips to prevent fires when using the grill
As thousands prepare to fire up their grills for the unofficial first weekend of the summer, officials are reminding grillers to follow safety precautions.
Rain, flooding create 'commute from hell'
It was a harrowing day for commuters in the D.C. area after a morning of wet weather, crashes, flooding and forced evacuations in one county.
Marine Corps Museum puts Harpers Ferry artifact on display
A sledgehammer used in October 1859 to help capture John Brown is now available for public viewing at the National Museum of the Marine Corps in Triangle, Va.
New flood warnings issued
The National Weather Service issued a flood warning for small streams in Manassas, Manassas Park and Prince William County.
Prayer creates controversy in Dumfries
The Dumfries Town Council will vote this week on whether to replace an opening prayer with a moment of silence.
Prince William school board member quits
A Prince William County school board member has resigned suddenly, four months after beginning his third term.
Va. jail officer charged in plot to hurt inmate
Police say a jail officer in Prince William County plotted to have a man arrested and then leave him exposed to a sexual assault at the jail.
2 shot in Dumfries home
Prince William County police say two people have been shot and injured at a home in the Dumfries area.
Potomac Mills adds restaurant plaza
Bobby's Burger Palace and Cheesecake Factory will open freestanding restaurants at Potomac Mills.
PW County's Stewart new owner of historic mansion
Corey Stewart, chairman of the Prince William County Board of Supervisors, can't believe he and his wife are the new owners of the historic Bel Air mansion.
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